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Substrate Compliance versus Ligand Density in Cell on Gel Responses

Biophysical Journal · 2004 · Vol. 86(1) · pp. 617–628

Adam J. Engler✉Lucie Bačáková(University of Pennsylvania)Cynthia Newman(University of Pennsylvania)Alina Hategan(University of Pennsylvania)Maureen A. Griffin(University of Pennsylvania)Dennis E. Discher(University of Pennsylvania)

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Cellular Mechanics and Interactions 3D Printing in Biomedical Research Cell Adhesion Molecules ResearchSubstrate (aquarium)Compliance (psychology)Ligand (biochemistry)ChemistryBiophysicsMaterials scienceBiologyBiochemistryPsychologyReceptor

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AnimalsCell AdhesionCell DivisionCell LineCell MovementCollagenCytoskeletonElasticityGelsCell Culture TechniquesMyocytes, Smooth MuscleCell SizeRats

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